American News: Pelicans may introduce players from the Bucks, considering Daluo helping Zion to playoffs

May 27th According to ESPN's Kevin Pelton, the Pelicans may consider introducing reinforcements from the Milwaukee Bucks, and Daluo will be a good choice.

Zion made a surprise appearance for the Pelicans in the NBA draft draw this month. According to reports, the New Orleans Pelicans still plan to use Zion as the team's core player. Kevin Pelton believes that if the Pelicans decide to do so, they need to re-tune the roster to help Zion reach the playoffs in the competitive Western Conference. The Pelicans may consider bringing reinforcements from the Milwaukee Bucks. Although Lillard suffered an injury, no matter what Antetokounmpo's choice this summer, Brooke Lopez, the player who joined the Bucks in 2018, may be about to leave the team and may join the New Orleans Pelicans.

Kevin Pelton wrote: "Lopez was 37 years old in April and his ability to protect his basket has declined. In the fifth first round of the playoffs against the Pacers, he was moved out of the starting lineup for the first time since March 2022. But in the regular season, Lopez averaged 31.8 minutes of playing time, the highest record in nearly a decade. He missed only two games throughout the season and kept his three-point shooting percentage at 37%. If the Bucks choose to give up Lopez for financial reasons, he should find a good middle-class contract in the free market. Scouts expect Lopez's case Their form will decline, but he still believes that he will still be competent for the starting center in most games. "

" If the Pelicans want to win immediately and firmly support Zion - both assumptions are bold - Daluo will be an ideal frontcourt partner that can relieve the pressure on young centers Eves Missy and Mattkovic. Golden State Warriors may also try to bring Daluo back to the Bay Area by signing first and then switching or using a non-luxury tax middle class contract. "

Entering the offseason, the Pelicans' frontcourt lineup includes Zion, Missy, Mattkovic, Jones, Kelly Olynick and Trey Murphy III. Earl and Bamba are both completely free agents.